Box 2 – Comingled (plastic, glass, etc.)

Styrofoam is no longer accepted

Note: All plastic film (bags) must be placed in a single bag and tied shut and placed in your recycling bin.
All other containers must be placed loosely in your recycling bin, items in bags will not be taken.

Garbage

Time & Placement

Garbage must be placed at the curbside after 7 pm the evening prior to collect but by 7:30 a.m. on the day of collection

During winter months, please do not place garbage bags/containers behind, on top, or in the side of snow banks.

Restrictions

Large items (stoves, refrigerators, furniture, mattresses, hot water tanks, automotive parts, scrap metal) will not be collected from the curbside. These items may be disposed of at the Arnprior Waste Disposal Site. Tipping fees apply.

Garbage will not be collected if it contains recyclables, large quantities of dog or cat feces, items not properly contained, loose ashes and/or sawdust, Household Hazardous Waste, is overweight, oversized, over the limit, or contains Leaf & Yard Waste.

Step 2: Packaging the battery(s)

Cell phone must be placed in an individual plastic bag. Only place one cell phone per plastic bag.

Household batteries of the same type (e.g. alkaline batteries) can be placed in one bag.

Remove the plastic strip from the top of the bag, fold flap, and seal.

Step 3: Placement of packaged battery(s)

Once the battery is properly sealed within the plastic bag, drop the bag into the box provided.

Do not place loose batteries or cell phones in the box. Loose batteries placed incorrectly in this collection box could short-circuit and cause fires. Used batteries may have a residual charge that could cause a dangerous short-circuit.

Batteries weighing more than 5 kg are considered Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) and should not be mixed with regular curbside garbage. The Town of Arnprior participates in a summer HHW depot program at the Renfrew Landfill – May to August. These batteries may also be accepted at participating retail facilities.

Rona Home Centre: any brand of latex, oil (alkyd), enamel or other paints, metal or anti-rust paints, aluminum paint, stains, varnish, urethane, spray paint cans, wood preservative, masonry paint. Note: Paint products must be in original container; Rona does accept 4 foot or less fluorescent tubes and CFL light bulbs (please call Rona if you have any questions)

Shoppers Drug Mart: pharmaceuticals & syringes **

Rexall Pharmacy: pharmaceuticals & syringes **

Clancy’s Drug Store: pharmaceuticals

** NOTE: Syringes brought back to these locations must be stored in approved bio-hazardous containers. The containers will not be returned.

Composting

What can be composted?

Fruit scraps

Vegetable scraps

Coffee grounds & filters

Rice, stale bread, pasta

Egg shells

Tea bags

Paper napkins

Sawdust & wood shavings

Dried leaves & small twigs

Dried grass & weeds

Hedge clippings

Plant trimmings & flowers

What can’t be composted?

Meat (and scraps) & fish

Dairy Products (milk, cheese)

Bones

Fats & oils

Cat/dog waste

Barbecue charcoal

Chemically treated matter

Poison Ivy or other toxic plants

Litter box materials

Plastic and metal materials

Grease

What is backyard composting?

Composting is a natural decomposition of organic matter that results in a dark, earthy material. Backyard composting is an easy way to reduce household waste while improving the nutrient value of garden and potting soil.

Why Bother with Backyard composting?

Compost is a cost-free, chemical-free soil enricher that provides plants with required nutrients

Can lower water bills by enhancing water conservation in soil

Strengthens root structure in plants

Promotes weed and erosion control and reduces air pollution

Reduces emissions of methane gas in landfills and reduces air pollution that is created when waste is transported

Reduces household garbage by 1/3

Tips and Tricks

Avoid attracting animals and flies by using a container with a tight fitting lid

When possible, chop larger materials into smaller pieces

Keep materials as moist as a squeezed out sponge

Types of Compost Bins

Heap Composting: materials are piled on top of each other directly on the ground. The pile can be added to or a new pile can be formed in another location. Heaps tend to sprawl and shrink to short mounds.

Wooden Bin: with wood planks or pallets, create a box with no top and have the bottom of the box as either a hole in the ground, wiring or wood planks or pallets. The top can be covered by a plastic material to reduce moisture loss and keep out rain and snow.

Wire Bin: use prefabricated fence wire to create a cylinder shape with no top and a bottom of either wiring or simply a hole in the ground. If desired, the cylinder can be lined with a material that allows air flow, such as landscaping fabric. The top can be covered with a plastic material to reduce moisture loss and keep out rain and snow.

Plastic Compost Bin: pre-made bins that can be purchased at a local hardware or garden-type store. Compost bins are also available for $43.20 at Arnprior Town Hall.

FAQs

Will composting smell? Compost has a pleasant aroma; however, foul odours may occur if there is a lack of oxygen or the material is too wet. Turning the compost pile can minimize chance of odours.

How long will it take to compost? The decomposition of organic material can take anywhere from two weeks to two years. The decomposition time depends on how effectively the material is turned, what the moisture content is, and the internal / external temperatures.

Can composting continue through the winter? Households can continue to compost through the winter. The decomposition process will slow down and the material will freeze, but the pile will become active again in the spring.

Grasscycling

What is grasscycling? Grasscycling is the process of recycling grass clippings by leaving them on the lawn where they can break down naturally. This natural process helps return nutrients back into the soil, reducing the need for fertilizers and lawn watering.

Advantages:

Reduces waste, as well as thatch, and increases lawns resistance to disease, drought and insects